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In the Heights is an American musical drama film directed by Jon M. Chu from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes. Based on the 2007 stage musical of the same name by Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, and Jimmy Smits.

In the Heights was released in the United States on June 11, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures and also became available on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day.

Cast[]

  • Anthony Ramos as Usnavi de la Vega
  • Leslie Grace as Nina Rosario
  • Corey Hawkins as Benny
  • Melissa Barrera as Vanessa
  • Olga Merediz as "Abuela" Claudia
  • Daphne Rubin-Vega as Daniela
  • Gregory Diaz IV as Sonny de la Vega
  • Stephanie Beatriz as Carla
  • Dascha Polanco as Cuca
  • Jimmy Smits as Kevin Rosario
  • Noah Catala as Graffiti Pete
  • Marc Anthony as Mr. de la Vega
  • Lin-Manuel Miranda as Mr. Piragüero, the Piragua Guy

Production[]

On November 7, 2008, Universal Pictures announced that they planned to adapt the original musical as a feature film for release in 2011. Kenny Ortega was set to direct the film, which was slated to begin filming in summer 2011. However, the project was canceled in March 2011. In January 2012, Lin-Manuel Miranda stated that the film adaptation was back under discussion. In May 2016, it was announced that Miranda would co-produce the film with Harvey Weinstein and backing from The Weinstein Company.

On June 10, 2016, Jon M. Chu came on board to direct the film adaptation of the musical.

In the aftermath of numerous sexual misconduct allegations made against Weinstein, his producer credit on the film was removed, with the rights to the film eventually auctioned off to Warner Bros. for $50 million.

In October 2018, Anthony Ramos was cast in an undisclosed role, later revealed to be the lead of Usnavi. On November 5, 2018, it was reported that Rita Moreno had begun talks with the studio to star in the film, however shortly afterward this was revealed to be incorrect.

In January 2019, Corey Hawkins was cast in the role of Benny. In April 2019, Jimmy Smits, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz and Dascha Polanco were cast. In June 2019, Marc Anthony and Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the cast.

Filming began on June 3, 2019 in New York.

Release[]

In the Heights was released on June 11, 2021 in theatres and on HBO Max. It was previously scheduled to be released on June 26, 2020, but it was delayed to June 18, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before being moved up a week.

External links[]

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In the Heights (soundtrack)
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Usnavi de la VegaNina RosarioBennyVanessaClaudiaDanielaSonny de la VegaCarlaCucaKevin RosarioGraffiti PeteMr. de la VegaMr. Piragüero
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In the HeightsBenny's DispatchBreatheNo Me DigaIt Won't Be Long Now96,000PiraguaWhen You're HomeThe ClubBlackoutPaciencia Y FeAlabanzaCarnaval del BarrioWhen the Sun Goes DownChampagneFinaleHome All Summer


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